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GJ12 FJA

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,753 mi
Last recorded133,753 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 FJA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 133,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2025 133,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2024 124,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 114,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing. worn unevenly on inner edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil low

Fail 17 Oct 2023 114,594 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing. worn unevenly on inner edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,485 miles

(Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,162 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 76,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 56,091 miles

Front Brake discs are worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to the legal limit recommend wheel off inspection asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2018 48,725 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Deep cut in tread offside front tyre

Nearside low beam image looks dull

Outer wall on nearside front tyre damaged

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,387 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Outer wall on nearside front tyre damaged

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,599 miles

Offside rear tyre worn slighty on the inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,106 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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GJ12 FJA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ12 FJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ12 FJA registered?

GJ12 FJA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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